Painting on Glass - The Markus Zosel Music Podcast

A quiet, honest podcast from the workshop of a songwriter about the creation of songs, lyrics and thoughts - between music and literature.
Markus Zosel’s podcast Painting on Glass is a captivating series where he reflects on his work as a singer-songwriter and author. He invites listeners into ”his study,” sharing insights into his creative process and the stories behind his music and writings. The podcast is described as »painting on glass while the light comes shining through«, symbolising the delicate and transparent nature of his artistry.
This podcast explores themes of creativity, storytelling, and the delicate artistry involved in songwriting and writing. He reflects on his experiences as a singer-songwriter and author, sharing insights into his creative process and the inspirations behind his works. The podcast often delves into the emotional and philosophical aspects of art, offering listeners a transparent and heartfelt perspective on his journey.
In essence, his podcast themes act as guiding principles for crafting music that is authentic, innovative, and impactful.
You can also listen to Painting on Glass on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Taken from: Microsoft, BING (copilot)
A quiet, honest podcast from the workshop of a songwriter about the creation of songs, lyrics and thoughts - between music and literature.
Markus Zosel’s podcast Painting on Glass is a captivating series where he reflects on his work as a singer-songwriter and author. He invites listeners into ”his study,” sharing insights into his creative process and the stories behind his music and writings. The podcast is described as »painting on glass while the light comes shining through«, symbolising the delicate and transparent nature of his artistry.
This podcast explores themes of creativity, storytelling, and the delicate artistry involved in songwriting and writing. He reflects on his experiences as a singer-songwriter and author, sharing insights into his creative process and the inspirations behind his works. The podcast often delves into the emotional and philosophical aspects of art, offering listeners a transparent and heartfelt perspective on his journey.
In essence, his podcast themes act as guiding principles for crafting music that is authentic, innovative, and impactful.
You can also listen to Painting on Glass on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Taken from: Microsoft, BING (copilot)
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Apr 16, 2026
#108 - Don't be afraid. You're blessed!
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
In this episode Markus Zosel reflects on the state of being afraid when working on your own material.
Further information on the work of the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
#107 - Fiction and Reality
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
In this episode Markus reflects about the mixture of fiction and reality in writing. Join in and see what you can find for your own style - be a part of it.
More information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Sunday Mar 22, 2026
#106 - A Man of Constant Travel
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
We all (!) are the ones who are on a constant travel throughout our lifetime, of course. Join in as Markus Zosel offers you an insight of his journey and right to the essence of the song "A Man of Constant Travel" taken from the current online album CAMINO
More information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Friday Feb 27, 2026
#105 - Camino. The new single ist about to come soon
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
On March 14th Markus will publish the new album "Camino" online. But Camino is also the title song of the album. Follow the singer songwriter into moments of production and reflection.
Further information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Saturday Feb 14, 2026
#104 - Not one word too many!. About the songs without a word.
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
In this episode of his music podcast Markus takes into the topic of songs without a word. He chose two examples for this one: "Dream #17" from the Album "Now & Then" and "Somewhere in California" from the EP "The Silver Lights". You can find the music online.
More information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
#103 - Knowing when to stop
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
In episode 103 Markus focuses on the right moment to stop in a song or in a book you've been working on for quite a while. This episode is accompanied by the song "Road to Damascus" from the 2020 online album COLUMBINE. You can find the album on your favourite streaming platform online.
More information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com



Thursday Jan 01, 2026
#102 - New Year's Day
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
A Happy New Year. Here's to a great 2026. Come to reflect together with Markus about the chances of this New Year's Day. As always with a tune of his to accompany this episode 102 of his Music Podcast



Saturday Nov 29, 2025
#101 - Up in Scotland
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
"The Wild Mountain Thyme" is one of the rare cover versions Marks has recorded over the years. Enjoy this one from the album "Otherwise" (2019) along with golden memories of his stay in Scotland in 2003.
More information on the artist:
www.markus-zosel.com










